(a) In any debarment action, we must establish the cause for debarment by a preponderance of the evidence.

Terms Used In 31 CFR 19.850

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

(b) If the proposed debarment is based upon a conviction or civil judgment, the standard of proof is met.